Maritime Launch Services
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Safety
- Community Engagement
- Wildlife Management
Environmental Achievements
- Developed and implemented comprehensive environmental management plans addressing air quality, noise, lighting, dust, erosion, sediment control, stormwater, and wildlife management.
- Undertook extensive environmental assessment process resulting in Environmental Assessment Approval from Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change on June 4, 2019.
Social Achievements
- Will employ 50 full-time year-round employees and an additional 150 per launch.
- Engaging with the local community and the Mi’kmaq through a Community Liaison Committee.
- Assisting with the upgrade of local emergency response services and providing safety-related employment opportunities at the Spaceport.
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with regulatory requirements at all levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal, and international).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential noise impacts from rocket launches.
- Potential air emissions from rocket launches.
- Potential impacts on wildlife and biodiversity.
Mitigation Strategies
- Employed acoustical engineering firm (BRRC) to evaluate potential noise impacts and implement mitigation strategies.
- Developed air emissions modelling and monitoring programs in partnership with St. Francis Xavier University.
- Developed a Wildlife Management Plan including studies on bird diversity, behavior, and potential impacts.